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Urbana Firefighters Contain Two Separate Fires on U of I Campus Friday
Crews quickly extinguish blazes at Lincoln Avenue Residence Hall and Transportation Building; no injuries reported.
Illini falters in 42–25 loss to Washington
Turnovers and missed stops doom Illinois as Huskies rack up nearly 450 yards in road defeat.
Urbana hosts second-largest Pride Fest in Illinois to mark 15 years of celebration
Thousands gather downtown as Uniting Pride celebrates community, inclusion, and continued advocacy for LGBTQIA+ residents.
Newman Hall dining closed after health violations; alternate meals provided for residents
University of Illinois residence hall issues meal credits, partners with campus and local vendors following red placard from health district.
Champaign shoppers seek smart ways to save this holiday season
With rising costs and busy schedules, local families are planning ahead to keep holiday spending under control.
Champaign-Urbana Resistance Effort to hold rally at courthouse on Nov. 1
Grassroots group CURE aims to "Start the Change" in the year leading up to the 2026 election, with live music and local speakers at its third rally.
Downtown Urbana streets to close Saturday for Pride Fest 2025 parade and celebrations
The annual event hosted by the Uniting Pride Center of Champaign County will bring road closures, parades, and festivities throughout the day.
2 days ago in Sports
Terry Rozier’s arrest leaves the Miami Heat stunned, and trying to figure out what happens next
The reality began setting in for the Miami Heat on Friday when they gathered for a morning shootaround practice and Terry Rozier wasn't with the team. And that almost certainly won't change anytime soon.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Miguel’s ‘CAOS,’ fueled by anger and angst, is his first studio album in nearly a decade
If you wondered why Miguel didn't release a studio album for nearly a decade, his response is simple: life.
Two Fires on U. of I. campus: steam vault blaze and separate incident prompt evacuation
Separate incidents in Urbana prompt building evacuations and prompt response from fire crews — university officials say no ongoing danger.
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Ask the Pros: Custom home building with Wes Taylor and Hayley Siefert
Wes Taylor and Hayley Siefert share tips on budgeting, material choices, and collaboration to make custom homes both beautiful and built to last.
The Vortex empowers local businesses with strategic branding and marketing solutions
Founder Alicia Moody bridges credibility gaps to help companies scale and connect authentically with their audiences.
Health inspectors find alarming violations at popular Champaign and Urbana restaurants
From undercooked chicken to toxic chemicals stored near food, several eateries — including a U of I dorm kitchen — were hit with red and yellow placards this week.
Thinking outside-the-box for kids’ gifts: Ideas for Champaign-area families
From 3D pens to terrarium kits, local parents are turning to hands-on, educational gifts that go beyond toys and games this holiday season.
Danville School District 118 fires business manager
The only concerns that were previously made were ones that involved interpersonal disagreements among staff.
2 days ago in Sports
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami complete new contract. He’ll remain with the club at least into 2026
Lionel Messi has finally agreed to a new contract with Inter Miami, a deal that required several months to complete and ensures that the sport's biggest icon will be with the Major League Soccer club for its planned move into a new stadium next year.
2 days ago in National
States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid ahead of a federal benefits halt
Officials in Louisiana, Vermont and Virginia pledged Thursday to keep food aid flowing to recipients in their states, even if the federal program is stalled next month because of the government shutdown.
2 days ago in National
Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads
President Donald Trump announced he's ending "all trade negotiations" with Canada because of a television ad opposing U.S. tariffs that he said misstated the facts and called "egregious behavior" aimed at influencing U.S. court decisions.
WIXY launches “WIX-SHE Winning Weekend” to raise awareness for Breast Cancer
Listeners can win gold-plated charm necklaces while honoring survivors and promoting early detection.
PET OF THE WEEK: We went on the road to Moore’s Rescue Ranch’s Kitty Crib
Moore's Rescue Ranch works tirelessly to find - and adopt out - cats so they know what it's like to have their own person.